advanced nuclear energy

Bill Phillips, Jacob Yingling and Michael Woods conduct research for MCRE at Idaho National Laboratory. (PHOTO: INL)
Dec 26, 2025

Idaho lab produces first-ever fuel for fast molten salt reactor experiment

Idaho National Laboratory launches full-scale molten chloride fuel production for the MCRE, marking a historic milestone in advanced nuclear energy.

The BWXT team prepares to ship the TRISO fuel for Project Pele to Idaho National Lab. BWXT’s experience with TRISO fuel fabrication stretches back to the early 2000s and work with INL and DOE to manufacture irradiation-tested uranium oxycarbide TRISO fuel for the Advanced Gas Reactor (AGR) Program. (PHOTO: BWXT)
Dec 3, 2025

TRISO nuclear fuel arrives at INL for microreactor project

TRISO particle fuel has arrived at Idaho National Laboratory, marking a major milestone for Project Pele and accelerating progress toward next-generation nuclear microreactors.

Apr 30, 2025

INL experts plugged into advanced energy initiatives in various states

This new initiative builds on the work of the education-focused Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative, launched two years ago and supported by DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, as a platform for state energy offices and public utility commissions to share information and best practices.

Jan 15, 2025

IAEC wins grant for nuclear workforce training

In addition to the grant, IAEC’s Advanced Nuclear Workforce Ecosystem (ANWE) projects received in-kind contributions of $1.8 million, giving the program a total of $3.6 million.


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